Frank Pringle
Arthur,
Condolences on the loss of your beautiful wife. Having just learned of today's service, I could not pay my respects in person but please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Frank Pringle
Metairie, La.
Birth date: Aug 22, 1938 Death date: Dec 6, 2016
Ann Callen Woods Alberti passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 in Covington, LA. She was born on August 22, 1938 in New Orleans, LA to the late Lawrence Callen and Emily Barrouquere Callen. Ann is survived by her beloved husba Read Obituary
Arthur,
Condolences on the loss of your beautiful wife. Having just learned of today's service, I could not pay my respects in person but please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Frank Pringle
Metairie, La.
Dear Sally, Roy, Ken and the entire Woods family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your wonderful mom. She was a special gift to have as your mom. Ann was one of the most sincere, gentle, and loving lady we know. Our prayers are with all of you today and forever. She will be missed, but she will live on through all of you.....Love, Kay & Sam Briuglio
My condolence to Ann Alberti's family members. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you, I will always remember being together at Louisiana National Guard social functions at Jackson Barracks with Ann and Al. They will always be in our prayers.
Rosalie and Earl Santos (Col. Ret,)
Gonzales, LA
I Am A Guard Wife
In Honor of Ann Callen Woods Alberti (Wife of COL Art Alberti)
It was my hand that caught up the plow my husband let fall when he answered the call at Lexington and Concord. Through the dark years of country’s birth I fought too working the land, rearing the children, nursing the sick and wounded, conservator of the life for which he fought. For I am a Guard Wife and I am proud. For two hundred years in every armed conflict, I have said goodbye with aching heart and smiling face when my husband went to war. I knew the perilous days of 1812 and suffered the searing agony of the Civil War. Through the holocaust of two World Wars, I waited, lonely and fearful. Yet I never despaired for I knew the stubborn will of the Guardsman. I know the shining courage which makes him so valiant a soldier and I have matched it with my woman’s courage that deals with the living, not dying, shouldering added responsibilities, holding the family together, bolstering morale, preserving the American Ideal in a world at war. I am a Guard Wife and I am proud. In peace I work beside my civilian soldier to build a better world. I put aside the annoyances of drill weekends and camp periods. For I know that these make him the bone and sinew of our country’s defenses. I know he is learning the skills and discipline that make him ready in emergencies. When he protects others from danger, preserves the peace or gives comfort and aid in disaster, I understand and give him my support. For that has always been my job: nurturer, comforter, and healer. I am a Guard Wife and I am proud. When I hear the fearful talk of abuse of power growing into dictatorship or read stories of military take-over I am not afraid for my country. For I know the Guard: trained, skilled and strong, each man matured and strengthened in the home I have helped to build, to be tough, independent-thinking and self-reliant. Civilian-Builder. Soldier-Protector. Custodian of Democracy. By his side I stand, Wife of a Hero, Mother of Generations, Keeper of Ideals, Custodian of the Future. I do not fear for the United States of America. For I am a Guard Wife and I am proud. Author: Harriet A. Daffron, Wife, Iowa ARNG
Betsy, Jill, Sally, Peggy, Roy and Ken, when I got the message that your sweet mama passed I was so shocked and sad. I know how you are all feeling, there are no words. Your mom was truly very special, I have always loved her and have had the utmost respect for her. I will lift you all up in,prayer as you go through the grieving process. It is a rough road but prayer and family love and support with get you through it. God bless....Kerri Alessi Olsen